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Ukrainian-born student at Catholic university helps family flee war zone
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Ukrainian-born student at Catholic university helps family flee war zone

ARLINGTON, Virginia — A Marymount University student who was born in Ukraine recently returned to the Catholic school in the Washington suburb of Arlington after spending his spring break in his homeland to help his family flee Russia’s brutal invasion. “It’s a lot worse of a situation than even what’s being shown on TV,” said the student, a senior graphic and media design major, who journeyed to both Poland and Ukraine March 7-11. “When I was in Lviv (Ukraine), every five to 10 minutes the sirens would go off, warning anyone and everyone to find shelter or evacuate.” “Near the edge of Lviv, I saw several bodies just laying outside buildings because there aren’t really any spots right now to bury victims. It was all very nerve-wracking,” said A.C., who asked that his ...
F1 drivers ‘still concerned’ despite Saudi GP getting go ahead after missile strike |  Formula One
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F1 drivers ‘still concerned’ despite Saudi GP getting go ahead after missile strike | Formula One

Ferrari's team principal, Mattia Binotto, has admitted Formula One drivers are not 100% happy about taking part in Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The drivers staged a four-hour crisis meeting which lasted until 2.30am local time on Saturday morning, following a missile strike on an oil refinery just 12 miles to the east of the Jeddah Circuit.Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attack on the Aramco facility in Jeddah. It is understood a number of the 20-strong grid, including Britain's seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, wanted to boycott Sunday's race.But F1 and its governing body, the FIA, issued a statement on Saturday morning declaring the second round of the new campaign will go ahead following “detailed assura...
Los ministros ucranianos de Exteriores y Defensa se reúnen con Joe Biden en Varsovia
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Los ministros ucranianos de Exteriores y Defensa se reúnen con Joe Biden en Varsovia

Actualizado Sábado, 26 marzo 2022 - 15:13Es el primer encuentro que el presidente de EEUU mantiene personalmente con representantes del Gobierno de Kiev desde el inicio de la invasión El presidente Duda y Biden en Varsovia.MARCIN OBARAEFEEn Directo Ucrania, última hora Guerra en Ucrania "La gente ha llegado a comerse hasta las palomas" El presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, se ha entrevistado hoy en Varsovia con los ministros de Asuntos Exteriores de Ucrania, Dimitro Kuleba, y el Defensa, Oleksi Reznikov. Ha sido el primer encuentro que Biden mantiene personalmente con representantes del Gobierno de Kiev desde el inicio de la invasión rusa, hace ya un mes. Nada ha trascendido hasta el momento de ese encuentro, al que también se sumaron los responsables de la Defensa y de las Relacione...
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Russian soldiers release Ukraine town’s mayor and agree to leave after protests | Ukraine

A major in a Ukrainian town occupied by Russian forces has been released from captivity and the soldiers have agreed to leave after a mass protest by residents.Slavutych, a northern town close to the Chernobyl nuclear site, was taken by Russian forces but stun grenades and overhead fire failed to disperse unarmed protesters on its main square on Saturday.The crowd demanded the release of Major Yuri Fomichev, who had been taken prisoner by the Russian troops.Attempts by Russian troops to intimidate the growing protest failed and on Saturday afternoon Fomichev was let go by his captors.An agreement was made that the Russians would leave the town if those with arms handed them over to the mayor with a dispensation for those with hunting rifles.Fomichev told those protesting that the Russia...
Hay vida más allá de la Markus: mejores recomendaciones y guía de compra de sillas de IKEA para trabajar y jugar desde 89 euros
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Hay vida más allá de la Markus: mejores recomendaciones y guía de compra de sillas de IKEA para trabajar y jugar desde 89 euros

La Markus de IKEA es probablemente la silla de oficina más popular en despachos y zonas de trabajo, pero la firma sueca tiene un surtido de sillas para trabajar bastante variada, tanto en características como en presupuesto. Si tenemos en cuenta que además recientemente ha lanzado una serie de mobiliario gaming que también puede ser interesante, más todavía. ¿Quieres comprar una silla para trabajar o jugar en IKEA? Te ayudamos a acertar con esta guía de compras. (more…)
Barcelona Legends beat Liverpool Legends in a charity match at Anfield
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Barcelona Legends beat Liverpool Legends in a charity match at Anfield

Liverpool Legends 1-2 Barcelona Legends: The Reds are beaten by their Spanish opponents at Anfield as Rivaldo's penalty completes the comeback after Steven Gerrard gave the hosts the lead in a star-studded friendlySteven Gerrard scored on his return to Anfield from the penalty spot early onBarcelona hit back through Brazilian striker Giovanni just before half time Rivaldo then netted the winning goal from another penalty after the breakThe match was being played at Anfield to raise funds for the LFC Foundation By Sam Brookes For Mailonline Published: 10:01 EDT, 26 March 2022 | Updated: 13:25 EDT, 26 March 2022 Steven Gerrard proved he can still light up Anfield as he scored on his return to the fa...
Biden meets Duda in Poland; Russia goals change;
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Biden meets Duda in Poland; Russia goals change;

President Joe Biden met with Polish President Andrzej Duda during a historic visit Saturday where the allies presented a united front against Russian aggression and reaffirmed their commitment to the NATO alliance.The U.S. considers its commitment to defend other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization “a sacred obligation,” Biden told Duda during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw.Biden is expected to meet with Ukrainian refugees later Saturday and he will deliver remarks that the White House is billing as a major speech before departing for the U.S.Biden's visit comes as Russia appears to be recalibrating its military strategies in Ukraine.Russia's military goals in Ukraine have been hazy since it began its invasion more than a month ago, and new statements sugge...
Rollercoasters v water voles: ‘Disney-on-Thames’ plan could devastate wildlife |  Conservation
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Rollercoasters v water voles: ‘Disney-on-Thames’ plan could devastate wildlife | Conservation

It promises to be one of Britain's most unusual planning battles. On one side is an array of endangered wildlife that includes a species of jumping spider. On the other are backers of a theme park that they claim will rival Disneyland in its size and ambition.The park, called the London Resort, would be built on the Swanscombe peninsula on the Thames, near Gravesend, where it would cover land equivalent to 136 Wembley stadiums and would include themed rides, a water park, conference venues, hotels and a shopping center .However, the project is highly controversial – as will be revealed this week when preliminary hearings are held. Crucially, the theme park is being proposed as a “nationally significant infrastructure project” (NSIP) – a designation usually reserved for major roads, p...
West Indies v England: third Test, day three – live!  |  Sport
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West Indies v England: third Test, day three – live! | Sport

10.17am WBS 10:17 90th over: West Indies 245-8 (Da Silva 65, Roach 26) Woakes goes full and Woakesian to Da Silva, but finds only some gentle swing and gets on-driven for four. West Indies lead by 41. “Tim dearest,” says Mac Millings, “Ric Latham may have answered his quick crossword clue - 'Individual who's often stumped? (6-6)'-incorrectly. I looked it up, and the Test batter most often out stumped was Aussie legend Alllan-Border. (I'm pretty sure that's how you spell it.)“ Ha. ...
Companies bet employee benefits will help them in ‘Great Reshuffle’
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Companies bet employee benefits will help them in ‘Great Reshuffle’

Paul Bradbury | EYE Images | Getty ImagesMillions of Americans are quitting their jobs and rethinking what they want when it comes to work and work-life balance. Companies are responding, meeting their employees' needs in areas such as remote work, flexible hours, four-day workweeks, compensation and more. This story is part of a series looking at the "Great Reshuffle" and the shift in workplace culture taking place right now.The "Great Resignation" — also known as the "Great Reshuffle" — is showing no signs of slowing down.The mass exodus of workers, which includes almost 48 million who walked away last year, has led some employers to rethink how they retain and attract employees.The result has been more flexibility and remote work, as well as higher compensation. Some companies h...